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AI is making phones smarter, but notifications are more broken than ever
By Max Slater-Robins published
AI-based feature suites have improved the functionality of smartphones, but they've arguably made notifications worse.

Best rugged phone of 2025
By Steve Clark last updated
Buying Guide From drop tests and battery life to performance benchmarking, we tested the best rugged phones for durability and work.

Sustainability Week: The case for circularity and strategic partnerships
By Bin Lu published
Discover how circularity and strategic partnerships can future-proof businesses and the planet.

I finally found a use for Camera Control on my iPhone 16 Pro Max, but in the weirdest way possible
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
The Camera Control on my iPhone 16 Pro Max helps me snap errr... tricky to reach places.

Super apps deserve a second chance
By Miao Luo published
Super apps misfired in the West, but AI agents could turn things around.

Oppo Reno 13 Pro review: a surprise blunder dents the appeal of this Google Pixel 9a rival
By Tom Bedford published
The Oppo Reno 13 Pro is a slender and affordable smartphone with an impressive array of cameras, but a price hike could put off prospective buyers.

The iPhone 16 Pro Max helped me see – with a little help from the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
By Roland Moore-Colyer published
Thanks to the iPhone 16 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, I could enjoy a trip to Berlin.

Nothing announces new CMF Phone 2 Pro phone and earbuds, but forgets its best product
By Hamish Hector published
Nothing announces new CMF phone and audio tech, but skips its best product.

I snapped hundreds of flower pics with the iPhone 16 Pro, Galaxy S25 Ultra and OnePlus 13 — and the results surprised me
By Philip Berne last updated
It's the iPhone 16 Pro vs. the Galaxy S25 Ultra vs. the OnePlus 13 in a race to the top of the Best Camera Phone pack. The results were not what I expected.
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